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Axial non-contrast

There are moderate sized bilateral chronic subdural hematomas exerting a mild degree of underlying mass effect. There is a small subdural component on the right. There are admixed strands of fibrous tissue or trace acute hemorrhage in the left collection. There is no midline shift or other evidence for brain herniation. There has been a left burr-hole craniostomy for drainage.

1 month later

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Axial non-contrast

One-month follow up shows development of an expanded subacute component of the subdural hematoma on the right, indicative of rebleed. The left collection has degressed in volume. The left drainage tube has been removed.

Case Discussion

Case of subacute on chronic subdural hemorrhage. Due to the patient's underlying atrophy, there was only a mild degree of mass effect, and certainly no brain herniation. The patient did not complain of new symptoms on follow up, even with expansion of his right subdural collection. The patient and the surgeon decided on conservative management and close observation for the time being.